Varsity Tutors can assist students of any skill level in signing up for Columbus Japanese lessons that can provide convenient and focused language guidance. Many high school and college degree programs require students to complete a foreign language course. Whether you've chosen to take Japanese at Northland High School to set yourself apart from your peers or simply to enjoy a challenging language, we can help you get set up with valuable resources that can support your efforts. You can connect with a Columbus Japanese tutor, enroll in a language course, or blend the two options together.
What advantages can I expect from Columbus Japanese lessons?
Learning a new language brings a variety of unique challenges that a traditional learning environment may not be equipped to handle. One of the most common pitfalls for students is a lack of exposure to the language. By regularly speaking and listening to Japanese, you can maintain your growing vocabulary and pronunciation skills. Luckily, there are two types of Japanese lessons with which we can get you set up: live classes and private tutoring. Different types of students may benefit more from one than the other, though both offer a plethora of advantages. Regardless, both options are led by an enthusiastic expert in Japanese. In fact, working with an expert speaker could give you a confidence boost as you work to better understand the language.
Japanese classes and private instruction can give you the opportunity to overcome the obstacles that you may face as you work to learn Japanese. You can routinely participate in study activities that allow you to speak in and listen to the language. Some more advanced classes and personal mentors may require students to speak only Japanese throughout each session for thorough immersion.
If you enjoy working with others, you might enjoy participating in Japanese classes. Led by an experienced Japanese speaker, you and your classmates can sign into the virtual classroom to participate in a variety of collaborative study activities. Your class instructor can lead you and your peers in group discussions and conversational practice to help you develop a deeper grasp of the Japanese language. If you find you need any extra support, your teacher can set aside time to work with you personally.
Students who prefer focused, one-on-one attention can benefit from working with a personal Columbus Japanese tutor. Your mentor can develop a personalized lesson plan that addresses solely the areas of the language in which you have the most room to develop. Your instructor can spend as much time as you need building your grasp of Japanese nouns and verb conjugations. They can even take the time to find the ideal way to approach and explain different concepts. In addition, your private mentor can get to know your individual learning personality, interests, language goals, and other pertinent factors that can play a role in your studies. This allows them to incorporate unique learning materials and activities that can help you remain engaged in the material.
How can I get set up with Columbus Japanese lessons?
You don't have to struggle to find a class or tutor who can accommodate your busy schedule. Whether you are juggling other classes at The Ohio State University, participating in extracurricular activities at Briggs High School, or only have free time during your lunch break, we can help you find something that works for you. Each month, new class sections start at a variety of different times, so you can always find something that suits you. Classes are entirely online, allowing you to simply log in from your favorite study spot and work with your instructor.
If you'd rather study one-on-one with a Columbus Japanese tutor, there are still plenty of flexible options for you as well. You can choose to meet with your personal mentor face-to-face on our Live Learning Platform, which allows you to participate in interactive sessions using video chat and a virtual whiteboard. As long as you can get online, you can meet your instructor from wherever you are. Of course, you can always arrange to meet with your mentor in person at the location of your choice, such as home, school, or a local library.
While it can be difficult to learn to speak a new language, Varsity Tutors can get you set up with Columbus Japanese lessons that can provide comprehensive immersion and expert guidance. Japanese lessons can be a convenient and flexible way to build your language learning skills. All you need to do is reach out to get started! Our educational consultants can answer all your questions about private tutoring and Japanese lessons.

Jennifer: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...studies. I have been tutoring English for over two years and have been learning Japanese for six; knowing how vastly different these two languages are has given me a greater understanding on how to explain the grammar and cultural nuances between the two. My main objective in working with a student is to help make the learning process fun in order to motivate the student to continue studying even after they no longer require a...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University - Bachelors, Japanese and Economics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ESL/ELL
- Study Skills and Organization
- Test Prep
- +12 subjects

Brian: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...The University of Findlay with a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese and a Studio Art Minor. For a year, I studied abroad at Daito Bunka University in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. While in Japan, I had a part-time job helping students with pronunciation and grammar at a small Eikaiwa, or English Language School. After graduation, I continued studying Japanese on my own and have received my TESOL certificate, so I can tutor English and Japanese. In...
Education & Certification
- The University of Findlay - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- English
- +2 subjects

Sara: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...Instead, I fell in love with my job at Mokpo Jeongmyeong Girls Middle School. The students were a lovable, rascally bunch. We tumbled over tangled tongue twisters; tore through the halls on madcap scavenger hunts; tossed frisbees over lunch breaks and after classes; and whaled on each other with foam swords and battle axes. (We also practiced English.) Eventually, one year turned into three. I finished my two-year Fulbright grant and spent one last year...
Education & Certification
- The College of William and Mary - Bachelors, Global Studies/East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- Literature
- AP
- +27 subjects

Kevin: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...in college, I also became interested in Japan. After college graduation, I taught English in Japan for many years. During that time, I studied Teaching English as a Second Language, and attained a Master's Degree. Now I teach ESL at a school in downtown Columbus Ohio. My main experience is teaching English to people who speak other languages, but I also have experience teaching the Japanese language, and helping my children, and other children understand...
Education & Certification
- Hope College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- Test Prep
- ACT English
- +1 subjects

Victoria: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...March to early August. I have worked teaching 7th to 9th-grade students Japanese for a program in my hometown called Kids in College. During my time working within the program, I asked what the students wanted to learn, and improvised my schedule to their choice of what they would learn. Between 2018 and 2020, I was involved with the Japanese Cultural Hour at Ohio University. This included scheduling events, fundraisers, and planning budgets for the...
Education & Certification
- University of Mount Union - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Master of Arts, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- VTLSC
- +2 subjects

Haley: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
Hello! My name is Haley. I have a Bachelor's degree from the Honors College at Arizona State University and have taught been tutoring for over 7 years to kids around the world. I am currently a Fulbright Scholar in Thailand, teaching English in local schools. My classroom, both in person and online, is very energetic and focuses on making learning fun for kids! I can't wait to meet you and watch you shine.
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Sustainability Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Environmental Science
- Earth Science
- +59 subjects

LeRon: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...University of Oregon, and an Assistant Professor at Murray State University. While most of my teaching experience has been on the collegiate level, I did serve as substitute teacher in Los Angeles and spent two months working at a language magnet school teaching Japanese. I bring both experience in the collegiate classroom and from several trip to Japan to my tutoring in Japanese Language; as a tutor I want to bring all this experience to...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
- Indiana University-East - Master of Arts, Japanese Studies
- University of California-Irvine - Doctor of Philosophy, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Other
- +10 subjects

Shin: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...July 2015, I worked as a tutoring specialist for a company. I tutored students ranging in age from 13 to 50, in various subjects such as calculus and chemistry. While I enjoy tutoring students in all of the subjects I specialize in, I love tutoring students in physics (specifically, mechanics and waves). Physics is my favorite subject to tutor because while it is more difficult to demonstrate phenomena from other subjects such as organic chemistry,...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- AP US Government
- +140 subjects

Justin: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...I taught in English immersion programs, teaching everything from phonics and essay writing to science and math. I had students of all levels: younger students who were still learning to read, write, and tie their shoes, older students attempting to enter international or American/British high schools and universities, and adults who wanted to brush up or continue to learn more. I enjoy working with students and seeing them learn and make progress. I like to...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- ACT Reading
- +27 subjects

Joseph: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...is help my students gain these skills. I don't want to just bark, "This is correct. End of discussion." I want my students to know why they need to do things in certain ways. However, no one person learns the same way as anyone else. We can make general methods to teach many students a bit, but to really learn something, the learning process has to become more personal. I always try to take a...
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ACT
- Other
- Writing
- +25 subjects

Paul: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...also have extensive experience working one-to-one with students from my position as a Learning Center Writing Consultant where I assisted students in academic writing. By far one of the most rewarding milestones of tutoring is the moment you witness the student satisfied with the achievements you have helped them accomplish. Tutoring is a collaborative process whereby tutor and student work towards a common goal of academic success and achievement. I enjoy tutoring in ESL, Chinese,...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Albany - Bachelors, Chinese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Languages
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- +10 subjects

Josh: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...be necessary throughout their lives. As an educator who spent 10 years teaching English as a foreign language in Japan and Macedonia, it is my goal to teach English as a means to have students think more critically about their own identity, the identities of others, social, cultural, and global issues rather than merely as a subject to read, write, and memorize. My teaching philosophy is centered on encouraging students to use all of their...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, Diplomacy and World Affairs
- University of San Francisco - Masters, Asia Pacific Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ESL/ELL
- High School English
- Social Studies
- +6 subjects

Kiana: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
I like literature and performing arts most in life. I tend to incorporate both into classes to blend into textbook work. If you're looking for a more creative approach to language, that's what I provide. I have plenty of books and media that I've used myself to further my own studies.... I believe in going with the flow of nature. One must walk before they can run and crawl before they can walk.... I like to know personal preferences, so a fun personality test will be given.
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelors, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Microsoft Office
- Elementary School Writing
- +19 subjects

Rebecca: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...credential in Music. After graduate school, I headed to Japan to live and teach ESL for two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a music teacher. I'm super excited to be your ESL, French, Japanese, or Music Theory tutor! I find that the one-on-one environment of tutoring is truly special because of the tutor-student relationship that can develop over time, and the learning and growth that can happen in...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- French
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- +28 subjects

Michael: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
I have been teaching ESL for three years in Nevada and Korea. I would love to help your students reach their their full potential in any language. I also have experience with reading and writing having volunteered in New York classrooms and helping friends with their troubles.
Education & Certification
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Friends World
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- College English
- Reading
- +5 subjects

Cori: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...MIT undergrad studying Materials Science and Engineering with minors in Economics and Japanese. I was a TA for Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism at MIT, and I tutored in math and science in high school. I scored a perfect score on the SAT Math section twice, and have taken 11 AP tests with an average score of 4.7. I believe the best way to learn math is through challenging problems, and gaining confidence in yourself...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- AP Human Geography
- +31 subjects

Jennifer: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...obedient and to trust what their elders told them. I was shocked because this was against everything that I believed an education should be. I want my students to think outside the box and to think critically. I do not want my students to believe everything I tell them just because I am the teacher. I don't want my students to just accept things that they do not fully understand. I want my students to...
Education & Certification
- Central Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese
- Heritage University - Masters, Elementary Education K-8
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- ISEE- Middle Level
- Middle School Math
- +16 subjects

John: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...returning after summer abroad I enrolled in another year long study abroad program at Meiji University. After finishing my undergrad, I returned to Tokyo where eI went on to advance my studies by enrolling in a Master's program at Tama Art University. Here I studied Typography. Also while attending school in Japan, I worked part time and eventually full time at an English Language school. Upon finishing my Master's, I decided to stay in Japan...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelors, Japanese Literature and Language
- Tama Art University - Masters, Graphic Design
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- ESL/ELL
- +6 subjects

Nami: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...major in International Studies. Finally, I graduated from the Graduate School of Columbia University in the City of New York, this May with a Master's degree in Japanese Pedagogy. My ultimate goal is to teach Japanese at the college level. I can teach all levels (from beginner to advanced) in reading, writing and speaking. I can also prepare students who wish to take the Japanese proficiency test. I love my country, culture and history.
Education & Certification
- University of North Texas - Bachelors, International Studies
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Japanese Pedagogy
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Languages

Nikki: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...science ever since I was a kid and watched The Magic School Bus and the Bill Nye show. I majored in Neuroscience and Behavior in college, so I learned a lot about Biology and Psychology, and I plan on getting a Master's in Bioengineering. I spent two years serving with the Peace Corps in Peru, where I learned to speak Spanish, build stoves out of adobe, and a lot about life in rural communities. In...
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- High School Biology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- +46 subjects